1/ An electronic exper… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist named Portico:
1/ An electronic experimental pop band from London, UK, formed by members of Portico Quartet.
2/ Portico is also a Canadian Indie-rock band based in Vancouver, made up of Lyn Heinemann (guitar & vocals), Trent Hopton (baritone guitars & vocals), and Greg Murray (drums).
All the Daughters
Portico Lyrics
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Keep it til he […]
Lines fail, cutting ’til they talk
Little trivias, little trivias, little trivias
Cast them […] for me to cast them
Say what you mean dad, I’m a disappointment
And all your daughters, and all your daughters are
Say what you mean dad, I’m a disappointment
And all your daughters, and all your daughters are
And all your daughters are, just so common
Steer now, you're still steering wrong
Above ground, now the ladders are up
And the play sled’s up
In the street it’s a chorus when you call out
When the sparks light up the snow
So you know which way’s home
The song All the Daughters by Portico seems to be a conversation between a daughter and her father. The lyrics suggest that the father is disappointed in his daughter and sees her as unremarkable. The singer pleads with her father to say what he means, acknowledging that she's a disappointment despite all of the daughters being common. The song then shifts focus to streets, ladders, and play sleds, as if the daughter is escaping from the pain of the judgmental world she has known.
The lyrics are cryptic, and the meaning behind them is open to interpretation. At its core, the song seems to express the isolation and loneliness that comes with feeling out of place in the world. It conveys the feeling of being judged and found wanting, and the subsequent desire to escape into a world of one's own.
As for the music, the song is hauntingly beautiful, with ethereal vocals layered over a mesmerizing electronic melody. The sparse but effective instrumentation creates an otherworldly atmosphere that complements the introspective lyrics of the song.
Overall, All the Daughters is a powerful and poignant song that speaks to anyone who has ever felt judged or out of place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t really know, it’s supposed to stop
I am not certain, this is supposed to end
Keep it til he […]
Do not release it until he…
Lines fail, cutting ’til they talk
Communication breakdown caused by crossing boundaries
Little trivias, little trivias, little trivias
Small insignificant details, repeated excessively
Cast them […] for me to cast them
Throw away matters so that I may throw them away
Say what you mean dad, I’m a disappointment
Father, speak directly as I have failed you.
And all your daughters, and all your daughters are
Every girl child you have
And all your daughters are, just so common
Your daughters are average
Steer now, you're still steering wrong
Correct your course, you're still heading in error.
Above ground, now the ladders are up
Ladders are placed above the ground level.
And the play sled’s up
The play sleigh is raised
In the street it’s a chorus when you call out
A harmonious response when you request on the street
When the sparks light up the snow
The sparkling lights illuminate the snow
So you know which way’s home
So that you understand the direction towards home
Contributed by Mia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DankLester152
I've been listening to the Progeny Blues and First Neighbours albums on and off for about 3 years now, but recently found out that Portico had broken up.. Absolutely crushing…
Montecore
Lyn moved on to form Drawn Ship. If you haven't heard them, check them out.
apes
Yeah, they broke up a while back. I'd love for them to get back together and make music again.
Martijn van Exel
Nice. Real-ly nice!